“We have all been wishcyclers where we’ve seen the nice recycle logo on a package and say ‘Alright I think it’s recyclable. I don’t see the number on it but I’ll throw it in the recycle bin and hopefully it goes somewhere.’ Unfortunately, a lot of the times just because it has the recyclable logo doesn’t even mean that it will eventually be recycled…being able to inform and educate and empower the consumers to make those better choices ends up being a win for everybody.”

About John Paap

John is the Brand & Sustainability Manager at Jac Vandenberg and has has been in the fresh produce industry for over 15 years. He has also worked in the area of sustainability for over 10 years. During this time, John has led Jac Vandenberg in their sustainability initiatives earning multiple awards for product innovation along the way. He is also currently the co-chair of the Sustainable Packaging Working Group at the International Fresh Produce Association, member of the Environmental Sustainability Working Group at GlobalG.A.P., speaks on the subject of sustainability in the fresh produce industry at various forums, is a contributing writer for VISION Magazine and co-host of The History of Fresh Produce podcast series on The Produce Industry Podcast.

About Jac Vandenberg

Family, fresh, innovation — this trio ensures we always deliver the freshest produce, responsibly grown and sourced, from farm to store. Jac. Vandenberg is a 4th generation family-owned and operated fresh fruit importer and marketer that is turning the industry on its head by transforming fresh produce into a delicious, nutritious snack that delivers enormous social and environmental impact.

Jac Vandenber is also the home of the Snack with Impact®.SUNRAYS® is one of the most sustainable, life transforming, zero waste grape and mandarin brand in the world. And they received the U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award this year for their compostable produce packaging. Learn more here.

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